Former Premier League Star Compares Himself to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

• Mario Balotelli says he is 100 percent confident he is as good as football icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
• The 31-year-old striker admits there are aspects of his game he still needs to work on as he misses some good scoring chances just like everyone
• Balotelli earned 36 caps for the Italian national team throughout his career and scored 14 goals for his country

Mario Balotelli certainly feels he is amongst the best players in the history of football as the striker claims he is on the level of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

The former Manchester City had a blistering career in his early years as he was signed to Inter Milan at the age of just 17.

According to a report via Football Espana, Balotelli admitted he has some aspects to work on in his game but is 100 percent certain he is as good as Messi and Ronaldo.

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“I’m 100% sure that my quality is the same level as these people [Messi and Ronaldo],

“But I… I missed some chances, you know? It happens.”

Balotelli was a key member of the Manchester City team that won its first Premier League title under Roberto Mancini in the 2011/2012 season

Balotelli express Manchester City regret

Meanwhile, Mario Balotelli has revealed he made the wrong move leaving English Premier League giants Manchester City while in England.

According to Football Italia, the 31-year-old striker says he feels some regret not staying with the Citizens like Sergio Aguero after watching Manchester City improve year after year.

Balotelli also won the FA Cup with City but left Manchester to sign up with AC Milan in 2013 after falling out with Roberto Mancini.

Mario Balotelli Named in Italy Squad for First Time Since 2018

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Mario Balotelli has been called up to the Italian national team for the first time since 2018.

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The 31-year-old returns to the squad after four years as the European nation begin their final preparation for the World Cup play-off semi-final.

After scoring 18 league goals for Turkish side Adana Demirspor this season, Balotelli joins 34 others who have been named for a three-day camping.